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Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about shock and horror. It has also made nuclear conflict a serious concern for the first time in nearly four decades — and has inspired a host of ambitious rogue states. 

The Washington Post’s David Ignatius writes, “NATO isn’t intervening directly in this war with a no-fly zone because Russia has 4,000 nuclear weapons. It’s that simple. … The lesson won’t be lost on Iran, Saudi Arabia, North Korea — go down the list. This war might prove the greatest stimulus to nuclear proliferation in history.” 

About 650 miles west of Kyiv in Vienna, negotiators are crafting a dangerous deal with Iran that could lift the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation on the Revolutionary Guard Corps that has been linked to more than 600 American deaths, and that would reward an aspiring nuclear state that has been strengthening ties with both Russia and China. The images from Ukraine are haunting, but the work being done in Vienna could turn out to be equally devastating. 

Our National Co-chair, former Senator Joe Lieberman, joined Ryan and me for the No Labeling podcast this week, where he warned that Iran is “an extremist, terrorist, and lying country, and it’s pretty hard to make a reasonable agreement with them.” That’s why No Labels and our Capitol Hill allies are insisting that President Biden consult with senators and representatives about any deal with Tehran — and that any agreement be bipartisan. 

We are also seeing two-party work from our folks as they seek to craft a national energy security policy. 

Driven by the emergency created by Russia, of course, these efforts are nonetheless proceeding with the calm, rational, and deliberative process that our problem solvers on Capitol Hill now routinely use to push towards legislative ideas that can pass — and can work. 

So, on a trio of issues dominating Washington — Ukraine, energy, and Iran — we can all be very proud of (and grateful for) the central role our congressional allies are playing. 

If you are on social media, please go on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram to encourage these stalwart members to stay at it.